This course investigates the key concepts, mechanisms, and structure that underlie operating systems. The fundamental components of operating systems including process management, memory management, scheduling, file and storage management, I/O device management, and protection/security are explored. Contemporary design issues and current directions in development of operating systems are discussed.

Prerequisite(s): ENGR 210
Grading Basis: Graded Repeatable: No Typical Periods Offered: Fall

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